By Anita J. Martin NOVEMBER I S NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Janet (Jan) Saiz has a yearning for learning, and puts her passion for helping others reach their potential on her will-do list. As a Native American woman and member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, she is committed to sharing the knowledge she has […]
Dr. Julio Rodriguez is first Latino president of state dental association
By Wisconsin Dental Association WEST ALLIS, WIS. — Dr. Julio Rodriguez, a general dentist who lives and practices in Brodhead, Wis., was sworn in as the first Latino president of the 3,200-member Wisconsin Dental Association at the organization’s 143rd House of Delegates on Nov. 16 at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, Wis.In his acceptance […]
Nominations Sought for the 28th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
MADISON — Madison Mayor Paul Soglin and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi seek nominations for the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. The City and the County each have long histories of honoring deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and commitment to promoting peace between diverse populations. “A genuine leader is not a searcher […]
Extension offices will provide information for farm families on the Affordable Care Act on December 3
MADISON — Twenty-three UW-Extension offices across the state will offer an overview of what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) means for farms, both as small employers and the self-employed on Dec. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Part of this presentation will be a webinar discussing the impacts of the ACA on farm families. In many locations, the […]
Fringe Salon Spa doing well in new location
By Pamela Gates Tamara “T” Brown recently moved her Fringe Salon spa from South Park Street to 624 S. Gammon Road. “Business was good [on Park Street], but the rent started to get higher than I needed it to be,” said Brown, who opened her original space on Feb. 12, 2010. “I loved being part […]
2013 Black Women’s Business Expo and Job Fair: Sadie Pearson, Linda Hoskins honored
By A. David Dahmer Two outstanding Madison women were honored at the 8th annual Black Women's Business Expo and Job Fair held at the Genesis Enterprise Center Nov. 2.The annual event focuses on issues that face Black women. This year's Black Women's Business Expo and Job Fair placed an emphasis on topics including health, finance, […]
UW School of Medicine and Public Health nationally honored
By University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics MADISON — Urban, rural, and everything in between: the numerous outreach and community service projects and programs undertaken by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) have earned the school the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service. The national award is one of […]
Campus diversity and inclusion planning committee seeks community input
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is asking community members to help create a new framework for diversity and inclusion. The first four sessions have been scheduled at various venues around the community and are open to anyone who would like to participate. No registration for these engagement sessions is necessary. To request ASL interpretation, […]
Deltas converge on Alliant Center for Tri-State Cluster
About 400 members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. converged on the Alliant Energy Center in Madison this past weekend as the Madison Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its Tri-State Cluster Meeting Nov. 8-9.“The event went really well. We had 400 people there from three states,” said Carola Gaines, president of […]
MOSES to celebrate first anniversary Nov. 16
One year ago, Fountain of Life hosted the launching of MOSES (Madison Organizing in Strength, Equality, and Solidarity), an organization of faith-based communities in and around Madison. MOSES was the 10th affiliate of WISDOM, a Wisconsin network of about 145 congregations of 19 different faith traditions that speak out on social justice issues. At its […]